John 6:1-14 - Feeding the Masses.

2 Corinthians 4 - yep, the whole thing!

Looking at all the ways mothers and motherhood are represented in scripture is so comforting. It's not easy being called to such a noble vocation. Thankfully, the Bible does not honor the perfect. Instead, it highlights the imperfections, challenges, and blessings of all the ways motherhood comes to us!

Referencing 1 Kings, Genesis, the Gospels, and 2 Timothy... this may be the first time you've heard of some of these moms.

Hebrews 11:1-3

Matthew 21:1-11

1 John 1:5-10

This episode covers sin, forgiveness, the power of confession, Christ is the Light of the World...

Romans 4:13-25

Mark 1:9-15

We're all used to hearing about repentance and sin in direct relation to Hell. But Jesus said, "Repent and believe the GOOD NEWS!" There must be more to it than just telling someone how to avoid eternal damnation. Is there a GOOD way to talk about sin and repentance that doesn't leave you feeling terrible about yourself? Yes. Yes, there absolutely is!

Today, we are celebrating the fact that God is answering prayers at First Christian Church! But why? And how? And how LONG have we been praying? And how exciting is it to finally hear God say, "YES!"

And in honor of Black History Month, we're ending today's episode with a folk version of WE SHALL OVERCOME.

Matthew 7:7-8

7 ‘Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened

John 15:7

If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

The main scripture in preaching on today comes from 1 Corinthians 9:16-23.

The rest of the scripture verses I mention are: Matt. 3:2, 1 Cor. 15:1-4, Mark 1:14-15, John 3:16, 1 John 4:9-10, Revelation 14:16, Matt 24:14, & Mark 16:15.